Docusate sodium Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,411
Total Quantity
176.9K
NHS Cost
£11.0K
vs National Avg
+280.6%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,411 items of Docusate sodium over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,989 to the NHS. This is 280.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Docusate sodium is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,411 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,903 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,989 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280.6% |
Docusate sodium Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,411 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 371 items |
| Difference | +280.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.